Nawada Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Nawada district in Bihar.
Administrative Details of Nawada
Nawada comprises 1,084 villages, of which 955 are inhabited and 129 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,38,247, spread across 2,494 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,084(955 inhabited • 129 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 3,38,247 |
| Total Area | 2,494 km² |
Nawada Urban & Rural Population
Nawada had 2,15,579 people in urban areas (9.7%) and 20,03,567 people in rural areas (90.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 20,03,567 | 90.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,15,579 | 9.7% |
| Total | 22,19,146 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Nawada
The total population comprises 11,44,668 males (51.6%) and 10,74,478 females (48.4%). The sex ratio is 939 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 10,31,656 | 1,13,012 | 11,44,668 |
| 👩 Female | 9,71,911 | 1,02,567 | 10,74,478 |
Literacy Rate in Nawada
The literacy rate is 49.16%. Male literacy stands at 57.61% while female literacy is 40.16%, indicating a gender gap of 17.45 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,91,012.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,82,080 | 77,394 | 6,59,474 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,72,012 | 59,526 | 4,31,538 |
| Total Literate | 9,54,092 | 1,36,920 | 10,91,012 |
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About Nawada Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Nawada in Bihar has a total population of 22,19,146 with a literacy rate of 49.16% and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Nawada district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.